1983 Mercedes 300d Euro 5-speed Getrag Grey Market Car on 2040-cars
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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Greetings. This 300D Euro spent 10 years in outdoor storage at a ranch here in New Mexico. I've spent the last several months going through it carefully. Fuel system purge, all fluids and filters changed. Oil was changed at initial start up, then 400 miles, switched to full synthetic at 1K miles and then just two days ago at 2.4K miles. Hengst, Mann filters. MBZ Power Steering Fluid. Chevron Delo Full Synthetic. Michelin Defender's installed 800 miles ago on euro-spec alloy wheels (11.5lbs less than steel). New Hi-Fly spare also installed on alloy mbz wheel. All shocks replaced with Boge/Sachs HD. New Lemforder rear sway links. New MBZ trans mount. Like new Behr radiator (was used for one year intermittently). Radiator changed because car began to run warm, not hot, no overheating at all-preventative maintenance. New Behr thermostat. Like new multi-switch-firm and accurate mechanicals. 2.5 year old MBZ Diesel battery. Brake and clutch system fluid replaced, brakes working fine. Parking brake works fine. Headlight vacuum adjust was not hooked up so I ran the vacuum lines and got them working, very nice feature. I attempted to configure the 'city-lights' to function but was not successful, so they are not wired in circuit. Becker Kourier radio working well, stock speakers working. Sunroof brought back to life carefully, cleaned and greased rails with MBZ sunroof grease, ran it back and forth a few times and then repeated the process. The sunroof is working now but sometimes needs help to fully close. Windshield wipers replaced two days ago-Bosch, sprayer works great, all good. Clutch slave cylinder replaced few weeks ago (F.A.G.). Clutch release bearing started to rattle about three weeks ago, otherwise clutch is working great, no slipping ever, no grinding ever. Manual idle adjust working well, starts first try every time. Minimal blow-by. I believe the injector nozzles should be replaced because of brief white smoke at start up after sitting overnight and the idle is not very smooth. Motor has good power, holds well up grades, does not get hot. Oil pressure has never gone below 1.8, even after 91 degree afternoon highway travel. Odometer not working, began to work first time driving and then gave up at 3/10 mile. I've rebuilt a few of these W123 odometers, not a tough job, but I am out of time, moving back to Hawaii soon.
For a few months I drove this car from Taos to Santa Fe almost weekly, 200 mile round trip, some grades, some 90+ degree afternoons, never had a problem or any 'uh-oh' moments. That said, this is a 31 year old car and it has not been completely rebuilt so there will likely be more work required. When in storage outdoors the car cover finally gave out and was loose, wearing off some paint on the roof and hood. The car needs a new coat of paint. This is a rare model of W123 because of the 5-speed Getrag trans, Euro Bosch vacuum headlights, smaller bumpers and M-pump. Also, No A/C, No cruise control. Manual windows all work properly. Power door locks disabled. Three of the door checks have been removed because they were not functioning properly anymore. Overhead light works in 'on' position but not when door is opened. I'd planned on completely restoring this car for my personal use and have taken great care in the work I've done. 13 years experience owning and repairing these vehicles. Several years as an independent mechanic, personal references. Move forces sale. Clear open Montana title. Local pick-up welcome. I am willing to drive to Albuquerque if necessary for transporting the car via shipper. $500 deposit via paypal due at purchase. Cash balance at pick-up or bank transfer otherwise. Please call with any questions. |
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